Bathroom Vanity Color Advice

6 months ago

Hello houzz community,

I had water damage in my main bathroom and there were issues with a lot of the repair work. I stopped working with the contractor and have been completing the repairs on my own.

I have decided to replace the original Jack and Jill 51"W vanities from the '80s that go all the way to the floor. Most people think I should update them to a freestanding vanity and I agree. I am not going with full-floating vanities due to weight and foundation issues and my heavy granite countertop. 51"W vanities are no longer standard size but I have found a great custom cabinet maker in my area. I will reuse my existing granite countertops for cost and environmental reasons and I think they go with the decor.

I am choosing Maple over White Oak to keep this affordable. Going with Maple means painting the vanities because staining Maple can be tricky. I have asked friends and even AI online for color advice and everyone seems to think a Taupe or Greige color would work best. I have modeled other colors but they seem to 'pop' too much.

The walls are a pale lavender-gray and my fixtures are brushed nickel.

I am uploading an image of the vanity design I am choosing in a Greige color. I am good with it but would like to know what the houzz community thinks.

Do you all think this vanity color looks good? The freestanding vanity allows separation from the floor so everything does not run together. If something does need to pop a little maybe I can change the wall color?

Thank you in advance for your help and advice.

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Maureen
6 months ago
last modified: 6 months ago
I’d paint the vanity a bit darker and the walls a more complementary color to the tiles and counter (be sure to test a few shades before you commit). Lighting, hardware, and mirror choices are also key.
w8lifter
Original Author
6 months ago
Thank you Maureen, and I like your suggestion. I will model it. When I was asking AI, it suggested to possibly use a darker shade of greige also.

I think I am sold on shades of greige :) because all the other colors I tried just popped too much.

The walls will be repainted last after I get everything installed but I like your suggestion there also. My fixtures are brushed nickel and I am locked into that unless I want to order a new custom shower door. It is not a standard size either. Using Maple instead of White Oak will save me at least $800 and not having to replace the shower door will save almost that much. Thank you again
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Maureen
6 months ago
Good to hear! You can mix metals, if interested.
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amystoller
6 months ago
I don't have any advice for you, I just want to cheer you on. You've really tackled solving your problems and are doing great!
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Lyn Nielson
6 months ago
last modified: 6 months ago
I would definitely change the wall color away from the gray tone.

something with a high LRV to lift the feel. You can always add in color with decor and textiles. SW Dover White is warm and doesn't have an undertone to fight with other colors, frees you up to do what you need to do to make the vanity work.

Nothing beats sample colors IN the room, AI wants to make everything work, but doesn't always.
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w8lifter
Original Author
6 months ago
Thank you Lyn. My sister in law recommends the SW White Dove also!
Valinta
6 months ago
Consider tone wall and vanity color. Your tile and floor already have the greige tones (from the photo).
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RedRyder
6 months ago
Make sure your lighting (and bulbs) are installed before deciding the wall color. I think @Maureen has given you amazing advice. It will look gorgeous.
I also have “to the floor” vanities and love them.
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CAGE Design Build
6 months ago
Second RedRyder's recommendation on waiting on wall color until after lighting is installed.
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Meghan W
6 months ago
I’d make sure you’re able to easily vacuum under that vanity. I agree with moving away from grey. Good luck.
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w8lifter
Original Author
6 months ago
last modified: 6 months ago
Thank you all for the advice. Meghan, I will ask the builder to make sure there is at least four inches of leg space to the ground. I have a vacuum that can go under. RedRyder, I am ok with the 'to the floor' vanities also, except I had water damage behind that wall and did not discover it until it had gotten bad. The freestanding vanities look more modern and I think I can monitor for moisture easier. Thank you again, everyone.